LLN (2/5/19) – An auction to benefit Truckers Against Trafficking will featured a specially designed Kenworth. A dozen different states consider legislation to either allow or to restrict tolling. And highways are expected to play a big role in the State of the Union Address.
0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast
9:41 – 24:25 – Truck to be auctioned for TAT; FHWA nominee
24:25 – 39:22 – States on tolling
39:22 – 49:10 – Highways in State of the Union
Segment 1
Newscast
- Two requests for exemptions from the hours of service are scheduled to hit the Federal Register this week.
- To view the docket or comment on the request by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Livestock Marketing Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association and the National Aquaculture Association, click here.
- To read more from Land Line Magazine, click here: FMCSA grants more HOS exemptions, considers another for animal haulers.
Segment 2
Many people and organizations in trucking have lent their support to the efforts of Truckers Against Trafficking. The latest is Kenworth, which has created a specially designed T680 for an auction to benefit the organization. Terry Scruton talks with Don Blake of Inland Kenworth Phoenix. Also, Terry reports on what questions senators asked the president’s nominee to head the Federal Highway Administration.
- Learn more about Truckers Against Trafficking.
- For more information, click here: Kenworth to auction truck to benefit Truckers Against Trafficking.
Segment 3
A dozen different states are considering legislation to either allow or to restrict tolling within their borders. Mary McKenna gets the latest from our state legislative expert, Keith Goble. Also, Mary joins Mark Reddig with some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board.
- Learn more about state tolling issues: A dozen statehouses consider bills regarding toll collection.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
- OOIDA urges Missouri members to call their state lawmakers and support two bills – SB 323 and HB 749. The two bills would reform nonconsensual towing in the state. And they would protect truckers from outrageous towing bills when law enforcement summons the tow vehicle.
- Read letters sent by OOIDA to the two lawmakers who introduced the bills:
- If you need help identifying your state lawmakers or if you need their contact information, email Mike Matousek at OOIDA at mike_matousek@ooida.com.
- You can also call him, or get the information from our membership department, at 816-229-5791.
Segment 4
Shortly after our broadcast tonight, the president will give his State of the Union Address. And his is likely to focus on roads and bridges. Mark Reddig gets some insight into what we can expect from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121;
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
